Mad Detective
2007, Chinese. Directed by Johnnie To & Wai Ka-fai.
I can see a person's inner personality.
Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mad Detective
Mad Detective is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Johnnie ToDirector
- Wai Ka-faiDirector
- Lau Ching-wanInspector Chan Kwai Bun
- Andy On Chi-kitInspector Ho Ka-on
- Gordon Lam Ka-tungKo Chi Wai
- Kelly Lin Hsi-leiMay Cheung
- Karen Lee Choi-LingGigi
- Joseph Lee Kwok-LunWong Kwok Chu
- Cheung Siu-faiViolent Man - Ko's Inner Personality
- Lam SuetFatso - Ko's Inner Personality
- Jay Lau Kam-LingCalculating Woman - Ko's Inner Personality
- Jeff Cheung Ka-KitKo's Inner Personality
- Lu Ching-tingKo's Inner Personality
- Chiu Chi-shingKo's Inner Personality
Details
- Released
- 29 November 2007
- Original title
- 神探
- Country
- Hong Kong, France
- Written by
- Wai Ka-fai, Au Kin-yee
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Mad Detective: quick answers
What comes after Mad Detective?
Next in the series: Detective vs. Sleuths (2022) and Detective vs. Sleuths 2.
Is Mad Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mad Detective?
Mad Detective runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Mad Detective have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mad Detective. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mad Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mad Detective yet.
Which OTT platform is Mad Detective on?
Mad Detective is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mad Detective?
If you liked Mad Detective, try Breaking News, Beast Stalker, Running Out of Time 2.
Who directed Mad Detective?
Mad Detective (2007) was directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai and stars Lau Ching-wan, Andy On Chi-kit, Gordon Lam Ka-tung.